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What’s Your Nipple Type? And 24 Other Nipple Facts
~7.9 mins read
Written by Laura Barcella 

She has them, he has them, some have more than one pair of them — the nipple is a wondrous thing.

How we feel about our bodies and all its working parts can be loaded, but perhaps no body part elicits quite as much mixed emotion as the breast — for both men and women.

Amid a perpetual onslaught of breast augmentation ads, boob-lifting bras, and nipple bans, it can be easy to dismiss that women’s breasts (and specifically nipples) serve more than an evolutionary purpose to feed offspring. (Of course, this doesn’t dictate if women can, should, or want to have kids.) It’s also easy to forget that male nipples might not be too different either.

And yet, nipples are as individual as we are, with all kinds of surprising quirks up their sleeve. So do yourself a little favor and get to know your nips more — even the smallest detail could be a conversation starter about health, or pleasure.

1. Women’s health used to be diagnosed via nipples
Color was a major factor doctors and nurses considered when reading into a woman’s health. In 1671, the English midwife Jane Sharp published a book called “The Midwives Book or the Whole Art of Midwifery.”
According to a Stanford course about the female body, Sharp once wrote, “The Nipples are red after Copulation, red as a Strawberry, and that is their Natural colour: But Nurses Nipples, when they give Suck, are blue, and they grow black when they are old.” Thankfully, this practice has been discontinued.

2. There are 4 to 8 types of nipples

Your nipples can be flat, protruding, inverted, or unclassified (multiple or divided). It’s also possible to have one breast with a protruding nipple and the other with an inverted, making the total combination of nipple types up to eight.

3. Your nipple isn’t your areola

The nipple is at the very center portion of your breast, and is linked to the mammary glands, where milk is produced. The areola is the darker colored area surrounding the nipple.

4. Inverted nipples are normal

Inverted nipples, which tuck inward instead of protruding out, function the same as “regular,” protracted nipples. It’s possible to have one non-inverted nipple alongside an inverted one, and it’s also possible to have inverted nipples that pop out later.
Inverted nipples tend to go away after breastfeeding a baby and won’t interfere with breastfeeding. Stimulation or cold temperatures can also temporarily cause nipples to protrude. Piercings and surgery can convert “innie” nipples to “outies.”

5. You can have two nipples on one areola

This is called double and bifurcated nipple. Depending on the ductal system, both nipples may be able to produce milk for infants. However, when breastfeeding, infants may find it difficult to fit both in their mouth.

6. Nipple hair is real

Those tiny bumps around your nipples? Those are hair follicles, which both men and women have, so it only makes sense that hair grows there! These hairs might look darker and more wiry than other hairs on your body, but you can pluck, trim, wax, or shave them the same way as other hairs, if they bother you.

7. The average nipple height is the size of a lady bug

In one 2009 studyTrusted Source of 300 women’s nipples and areolas, results showed a mean areola diameter of 4 cm (which is a little smaller than a golf ball), a mean nipple diameter of 1.3 cm (similar to the width, not length, of an AA battery), and a mean nipple height of 0.9 cm (the size of a lady bug).

8. Breastfeeding wasn’t always the standard

Though breastfeeding is now common-Trusted Source among educated, upper-middle-class women, the same group actually used to oppose breastfeeding their babies. In the Renaissance period, aristocratic women used wet nurses to feed their offspring. And in the early 20th century, infant formula was considered ideal-Trusted Source because its price tag was a signifier of wealth.
Since then we’ve learned that formula can never provide all the same ingredients as human milk does.

9. Nipple pain is common among women

It’s not unusual for breastfeeding moms to experience pain in their nipples for various reasons, including positioning problems during feeding. But breastfeeding shouldn’t be painful.
Experiencing pain or soreness in your nipples also afflicts non-moms, and can be a symptom of PMS or other hormonal changes, as well as:
• skin irritation
• allergies
• friction from a sports bra
Nipple cancer is rare, but get it checked out by a doctor if your pain is persistent or you notice any blood or discharge.

10. Nipples can change in size

This happens frequently during pregnancy. One 2013 study-Trusted Source of 56 pregnant women showed that their nipples grew in both length and width during the course of the study and their pregnancy. Their areola width also increased significantly.

11. Report all abnormal nipple discharge

Nipple discharge from one or both breasts can be an indicator of health concerns like hypothyroidism and cysts, as well as things like medication changes. But if you notice bloody discharge, be sure to have it evaluated by a doctor right away as it could be a sign of something more serious.

12. Of course, there’s an “ideal” nipple placement

According to this study-Trusted Source which polled 1,000 men and 1,000 women, the most liked nipple-areola placement for both genders is “in the middle of the breast gland vertically and slightly lateral to the midpoint horizontally.” But that doesn’t mean your nipples aren’t ideal — the study also mentioned that nipple placement is influenced by media, where men “tend to have a more youthful breast in mind,” while women may have “more of a realistic one.”

13. Nipple tattoos aren’t uncommon with breast reconstruction

Most people have no say over how their nipples look, but the information for the study above is useful for breast reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons. Nipple-areolar tattoos are considered the final step in breast reconstruction surgery. These tattoos are growing in popularity among people who get the surgery because it’s a relatively quick and simple procedure with visually realistic results.

14. There’s a rare condition that causes people to be born without nipples

This is called atheliaTrusted Source. To treat athelia, one would get breast reconstruction. And depending on body habits and preferences, the surgeon will take tissues from the abdomen, dorsal, or glutes.

15. It’s possible to have multiple nipples

Multiple nipples are called supernumerary nipples. It’s estimated that 1 in 18 people have supernumerary nipples (in fact, Mark Wahlberg has one!), but it doesn’t stop there. One man had seven nipplesTrusted Source: Two normal ones and five additional supernumerary ones. A 22-year-old woman even had a nipple on her foot. It had fat tissue, hair follicles, glands, and all.
There’s even one reported case of a woman who had full breast tissue and a nipple on her thigh, and it produced milk after she had her baby.

16. Nipples can chafe and crack — ouch

In one Brazilian study, 32 percent of women reported experiencing cracked nipples due to breastfeeding in the first month after giving birth. But if you’re not breastfeeding, your workout might be the culprit to red, itchy, or flaky nips.
Be sure to wear the right sports bra or protect your nipples with a little petroleum jelly to keep them from chafing against your clothes.

17. Nipple piercings can bring positive feelings

In a study from 2008 of 362 people, 94 percent of men and 87 percent of the women polled about their nipple piercings said they’d do it again — and not because piercings were a kink thing. They liked the look of it. Less than half of the sample said it was related to sexual gratification from pain.

18. Nipple stimulation enhances sexual arousal

For most men and women, nipple play is rewarding foreplay. A study and questionnaireTrusted Source of 301 men and women (ages 17 to 29) found that nipple stimulation enhanced sexual arousal in 82 percent of women and 52 percent of men.
While only 7 to 8 percent said it decreased their arousal, it’s always a good idea to ask before assuming.

19. Your nipples can change color

You may have heard to look to your nipples for your matching lipstick color, but the conclusion for this is that experts agree to disagree. Despite many other publications (from Refinery29 to Marie Claire) testing this lipstick theory, it’s not 100 percent reliable because your nipples can change color due to temperature, pregnancy, and time (it gets darker).

20. Nerves to the breast and nipple differ in men and women

Researchers in 1996 dissected cadavers to study the nerve supply to the nipple and areola. They found that the nerves spread out more widely in women than men.

21. Breast surgery can affect nipple sensitivity

Breast augmentation is an extremely popular surgery, with a 37 percent increase from 2000 to 2016. The surgery does bear risks of sensation loss. One study from 2011 found that 75 percent of women surveyed had changes in sensation after the surgery, while 62 percent experienced pain from being touched.

22. You should have bumps around your nipples

They’re called the Montgomery glands, although the scientific name is the areolar glands. These glands produce a secretion called lipoid fluid to help keep the entire areola and nipple area more lubricated and comfortable.

23. Breastfeeding women can start spontaneously leaking milk if they hear or think about their babies

For some moms, this can also happen if they hear someone else’s baby crying! Mothers whose babies are in NICU and too premature or sick to eat, have more success pumping if they have a picture of their baby near.

24. Nipples attract women, just like they attract men

A University of Nebraska study found that women and men follow similar eye patterns when looking at women: They quickly look at breasts and “sexualized parts” before moving on to other areas of the body.

25. It’s rare, but male nipples can lactate

Inappropriate lactation, also known as galactorrhea, can affect men, but it’s incredibly rare. Some experts say it’s often due to major hormone surges. Older studies in the 1970sTrusted Source and 80sTrusted Source show records of males producing milk that’s similar to lactating women, but there hasn’t been more recent studies since.

So now you know: When it comes to nipples, there’s a massive range — from bumps to size and even amount! A nipple’s worth isn’t in how much it lactates, but in how you care and treat it because there’s no one version of “normal.” But as with any other part of your body, if you’re ever concerned about something your nipples are doing (or not doing), your best bet is to see a doctor.

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Aliyu4190
Cardi B's Twitter Account Freezed
~2.5 mins read

Reactions as Cardy B's Twitter Account Got Suspended Minutes After Her EndSARS Tweet

Justlikevic
Oct 9, 2020 3:44 PM

The end SARS campaign, which started trending on social media last week was born out of anger by Nigerians over the harsh treatment of SARS operatives on the citizens. The Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) is a branch of the Nigeria Police Force under the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID). The squad deals with crimes associated with armed robbery, car snatching, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and crimes associated to firearms.

But this police department has been accused of killings and taking unlawful actions against Nigerian citizens, especially the youths. Nigerians are now calling for total scrapping SARS.

American Rapper, Cardi B was alerted by a Tweeter user @Asiwatulerry to the situation, she tweeted back saying she would research and help out.

But Just minutes after she tweeted about #EndSarNow, Cardi B’s account got deactivated.

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Neymar Breaks Another Record
~2.7 mins read

Football - Neymar Brakes South American World Cup Qualifier Record Kept Since 2011

UnikJay
Oct 10, 2020 6:25 PM

The Brazil played against Boliva on Friday in a South American World Cup Qualifier. The game ended in favour of Brazil but a record was broken that day.

According to Wikipedia, The South American section of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification acts as qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup , to be held in Qatar, for national teams which are members of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). A total of 4.5 slots (4 direct slots and 1 inter-confederation play-off slot) in the final tournament are available for CONMEBOL teams.

In the match between Brazil and Bolivia was an entertaining one I must say. Brazil were on fire as the hit the back of the post five times and conceded zero. Liverpool's Striker, Roberto firmino scored twice, while new Manchester United signing, Alex telles made a good performance too.

Neymar junior who is known for his dribble skills and football flair was the star of the match. Though he didn't score but he provided two assists. The PSG attacker completed eighteen (18) take ons in that match thereby breaking the record kept by Lionel Messi who completed fifteen (15) take ons in a south America world cup Qualifier game.

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Emily27
10 WEBSITES THAT CAN LAND YOU FREELANCE WRITING JOBS IN NIGERIA
~8.5 mins read
Freelancing is a great job for people that want to earn a living online because of its flexibility. It is a special kind of job that allows people to work at their leisure, anywhere and anytime. 
As a freelancer, you'll be left with so many options to choose from depending on your passion and skill. Are you looking for the best freelancing websites that pay directly into your bank account, well there are over a thousand of them, or rather there are so many of them. There are many legitimate websites that you can join in order to get your gigs in front of many potential buyers and to crown it all, they support Nigerians.
Unlike Textbroker and other freelancing websites, the ones that I'll be sharing here support Nigerians and many of them are even Nigerian websites, so you won't have to bother about discrimination due to your continent or method of payment.
However, some that will be listed will also be paying via Payoneer so I suggest you create an account if you don't have one already.

High Paying Jobs For Nigerian Freelancers

As a freelancer, there are many jobs that you can offer and they all depend on your passion and most importantly, skill. So if you'e not learn anyone yet, I suggest you chose from the ones listed below and make a choice for yourself.

- Freelance Writing: This simply means writing articles for money and it's one of the easiest many people engage in. As a freelance writer, you'll have the freedom to choose your gigs and also work at your desired time. However, the job is very competitive so you really need to be nice in order to get good profit from it. If you want to learn more on how to earn money as a freelancer, please check out this post on how to make money online as a freelancer in Nigeria.
Since January this year, I've been working with a regular client who brings steady writing jobs to me. Sometimes, due to my tight schedules, I reject and the other times, I give the jobs to other freelance writers who I know will be less busy and deliver well.

- Guest Posting: I should have included this in the freelance writing but I need to explain more on it. Guest posting is a high paying job but it doesn't come every time. I got two last months that should have landed me more than $2,000 but my client stopped the job after a few deliveries.
Like I said earlier, guest posting is the same as  freelance writing but works in a different way. In guest posting, the client will give you a list of blogs to submit articles to and pay you for each submitted content or after an agreed number of submissions. In my last two months case, the client landed me a job to publish on health related blogs and I did very well in the job. Having been scammed before, I decided to collect money from him after each delivery and he paid me some of the money before he stopped replying to my mails.
Although he went with my money, I sure made enough money from him and that's one of my bad stories as a freelancer. However, guest posting is still very lucrative and if starting it will be of a great financial help to you.

- Graphics Designing: Although I'm not into fully into this, I've only created logos for a few clients but I have friends that make good money online as graphics designers and they are really happy doing the job. With a few graphics designing software, you can create amazing graphics that would land you good money after a successful gig.

- App Creation: I'm not into this but the job is very lucrative and an app can be created for as much as $2,000 or as low as $50 depending on the client. If you can bring out your time to learn how to create apps, then in no short time, you'll be earning a good money online creating apps for brands.

- Website Creation: This is another very lucrative job especially in a developing country like Nigeria where people are still grabbing the trend of internet marketing. Many firms need e-commerce shops, forums, official websites, students' portals and many more.

- Blog commenting: If you are less busy, then you can make good money commenting on blogs for your clients. Many people believe that Google and other search engines rank them based on their links that appear in other related blogs and if you can deliver the jobs fast, then you'll be landing yourself good job. But the pay might not be high, and you might not land clients easily.

Freelance Writing Jobs In Nigeria

With the things explained above, you'll see that there are many opportunities for freelancers in Nigeria. However, I told you that freelance writing is very competitive because it's the easiest in the list. Creative writing jobs in Nigeria require no special training and you can write and get paid in Nigeria, into your local bank account.
There are many freelance writing jobs in Lagos, Owerri, Aba, Abuja, Awka, Akwa Ibom and other cities in Nigeria but you just need to be exposed to them. So we'll be listing out some Nigerian blogs that pay writers and current job openings for freelance writers for you to choose from.
Some of them require that you send in your application letter as emails and if approved, you'll be selected for the job. It'll be best to send to all of them or at least, more than one of them to increase your chances of getting approved.

Nigerian Blogs That Pay Writers

Can you write? If yes, then these few websites hat we'll be listing will be good choices for you to choose from and to crown it up, many of them are free to join. Although websites like iProo might require that you pay some registration fee, as a newbie, I'd rather suggest that you run away from such as there is no guarantee of jobs after.

- Information Guide Nigeria

Information Guide Nigeria is a blog founded by Mr. Ifiokobong Ibanga and they have many writers already. It is a top Nigerian information resource and in search of talented writers like you to help them cover their huge demand of articles. The pay would be as agreed but I think it's not less than ₦500 per article. To find out more, please visit the official website.

- Naija Gists

You're looking for websites that pay Nigerian writers in Naira right? Well, NaijaGists.com is one of them. their only requirement is that you have a good command of English language and the ability to provide engaging contents. They have flexible payment options but you'll be required to provide two sample articles before you can be accepted. I've not written for them before, but you can check out the official website and if you're okay with it, then you just got a job.

- Information Guide Africa

This is a top online magazine for Africans and they accept articles from both Nigerians and foreigners. They recently stopped accepting free guest articles, thereby creating a wonderful platform for freelance writers to submit their articles. To write for them, you need to have a good command of English Language and be able to provide two articles a day. Payment is based on the total articles written but not defined on the website.
They accept writers in all niches because their website is a general niche. To apply, please send an email to [email protected] or visit the official website.

- My Past Question

This is an opportunity for people that have blogs and websites to earn ₦2,000 instantly by posting a review of myPastQuestion.com.All you have to do is to write about the website in your blog and share to your audience. The owner pays ₦2,000 or more depending on your blog traffic. Also, people that don't have blogs can earn by guest posting about the website on other blogs. To find out more, please visit this page.

- Domain King

Domain King is a Nigerian hosting company,...yea but they also have a blog and pay their contributors. According to them, they pay from $12 to $60 for each work submitted to them and published. I sent a mail to them but they never replied till today, however you can still try your luck.
To write for them, you'll have to first submit your sample article(s) which will be reviewed by their team and if it's accepted, you can start getting paid as a Domain King writer.
You can find out more about the benefits of writing for them and how to start from the official website.

- We Pay Writers

WePayWriters.com is another website you should check out as a freelance writer. To write for them, you should:
- Have a good command of English Language
- Write a unique sample article on any subject of your choice and send to [email protected].
Their team will access the article and get back to you within a week. You can check out their latest vacancies on this page.
These are some of them, the list is quite endless to see more, please visit here.
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Kuamo
Oliver Twist
~1.8 mins read

Oliver Twist

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    • For other uses, see Oliver Twist (disambiguation).

    Oliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy's Progress is Charles Dickens's second novel, and was published as a serial from 1837 to 1839 and released as a three-volume book in 1838, before the serialization ended.[1] The story centres on orphan Oliver Twist, born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London, where he meets the "Artful Dodger", a member of a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin.

    Oliver Twist
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    Frontispiece and title-page, first edition 1838
    Illustration and design by George Cruikshank
    AuthorCharles Dickens
    Original titleOliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress
    IllustratorGeorge Cruikshank
    CountryEngland
    GenreSerial novel
    PublishedSerialised 1837–1839; book form 1838
    PublisherSerial: Bentley's Miscellany
    Book: Richard Bentley
    OCLC185812519
    Preceded byThe Pickwick Papers (1836–37) 
    Followed byNicholas Nickleby (1838–39) 
    TextOliver Twist at Wikisource

    Oliver Twist is notable for its unromantic portrayal of criminals and their sordid lives, as well as for exposing the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London in the mid-19th century.[2] The alternative title, The Parish Boy's Progress, alludes to Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, as well as the 18th-century caricature series by William Hogarth, A Rake's Progress and A Harlot's Progress.[3]

    In this early example of the social novel, Dickens satirises the hypocrisies of his time, including child labour, domestic violence, the recruitment of children as criminals, and the presence of street children. The novel may have been inspired by the story of Robert Blincoe, an orphan whose account of working as a child labourer in a cotton mill was widely read in the 1830s. It is likely that Dickens's own experiences as a youth contributed as well.[4]

    Oliver Twist has been the subject of numerous adaptations for various media, including a highly successful musical play, Oliver!, and the multiple Academy Award-winning 1968 motion picture. Disney also put its spin on the novel with the animated film called Oliver & Company in 1988.[5]

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    Aliyu4190
    5 Footballers That Speaks All Languages
    ~5.0 mins read

    Five Footballers That Speak Several Languages

    SportsGlobal
    Oct 10, 2020 7:30 PM

    Football has been something that unites people all around the world. We’re one day short of witnessing 32 countries coming together for the 2018 world cup. Footballers can be seen transcending all barriers and boundaries such as languages, countries, religions, ethnicity, etc. Keeping that in mind let’s take a look at some footballers who speak more languages.

    5. Petr Cech

    Speaks: 5 Languages

    Petr Cech (born 20 May 1982) is a former Czech professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He last played for Premier League club Arsenal. He is widely regarded by players, pundits and managers as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Born in Plzen, Cech began his senior career at Chmel Blsany in 1999, where he played sporadically for two seasons prior to relocating to domestic superpower Sparta Prague in 2001. At age 19, Cech became a first team regular, and his single campaign with the club was fruitful, as he registered a league record of not conceding a goal in 903 competitive minutes. This garnered him his first move abroad, when he relocated to France to join Ligue 1 side Rennes for a fee of EUR5.5 million (£3.9 million) in 2002. Apart from the Czech mother tongue, Czechs also speak English, French, German and Spanish. In 2015 he revealed: "I speak to full-backs (Hector Belerin, Nacho Montreal) in Spanish, with (Laurent) Kosuelleny in French and with Per (Mertesacker) in English [...]" "Sometimes foreign players don't. can "no, I know what you said. Then you realize that sometimes it is easier to say it in their language than to hope they will understand. ""

    4. Jose Mourinho

    Speaks: 5 Languages

    Jose Mourinho is a football manager, widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the game. He has led numerous top European teams to national and European honours. He is also renowned for his acerbic and self-confident style. He is often referred to as “The Special One” a nickname to describe his unique character and strong track record. Apart from his native Portuguese, Mourinho speaks Spanish, Italian, French, Catalan, and English. His reputation for knowing so many languages earned him the nickname “the translator”, a moniker he didn’t like much.

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